If you’re a regular visitor to my blog you’ll know that getting children into gardening is a passion of mine. Gardening fits so well with lots of the things that kids tend to automatically like: hands-on activity, exploring nature, and helping the grown-ups spring instantly to mind, not to mention getting grubby! I’m always on the lookout for products, activities and crafts that encourage a love of gardening in children, and my latest discovery ...
Review & Giveaway: Gardeco Aragon Cast Iron Fire Basket
It may still be very much winter out there, but if you're anything like me you'll be itching to get out in the garden and start enjoying it again!We've had some beautiful crisp, sunny days lately (before the snow hit!), and I've been making the most of them by wrapping up warm and doing a bit of garden pottering. I've been reviewing a lovely cast iron fire basket from www.chimineashop.co.uk, which has been the perfect piece of kit for ...
Win a limited edition Emma Bridgewater flower jug plus a bundle of Unwins flower seeds
It's really not long until spring arrives now, have you sown any seeds yet? This lovely giveaway courtesy of Unwins is perfect for getting you started! I’m giving away two prize bundles, each containing a limited edition Emma Bridgewater flower jug and five packs of Unwins 'Beautiful Bouquets' flower seeds. Such a lovely prize: it would make a fantastic treat for a gardening fan, and it's a great introduction to growing flowers for cutting ...
Indoor gardening gifts from Baby Bio plus giveaway
Are you buying gifts for gardeners this Christmas? If the gardeners in your life are anything like me, they’ll always be happy with a present that encourages them to indulge in their hobby. I know I’ve got a few gardening-related items on my wish list every year! If there are indoor gardening fans on your present list, I've got some great gift ideas to share with you from houseplant experts Baby Bio®. There's also a lovely giveaway with two ...
Are you the UK’s best amateur gardener? Prizes to be won with Wilko!
Given that so many of my lovely readers are amateur gardeners, I thought you'd be interested in this fab competition that Wilko are running at the moment. There are some great prizes on offer!Wilko is looking for green fingered locals to enter the 2017 ‘Wilko Amateur Gardener Of The Year’ competition.Research suggests the UK is a secret haven of garden enthusiasts – with 88% of UK residents rating having a nice garden as important, ...
Eco-friendly cleaning with Seventh Generation plus giveaway
Welcome to a new giveaway, in collaboration with Seventh Generation, a new eco-friendly household cleaning products brand that has recently launched in the UK. I’m offering two lucky winners the chance to try out the range, with a selection of products worth £35 up for grabs.Seventh Generation offer eco-friendly, plant-based, household cleaning products that really work. The brand already has a huge following in America, and has recently ...
Win a gift tree of your choice from The Present Tree
Welcome to a new giveaway - and it’s such a lovely one! Two lucky winners will be able to select a beautiful gift tree of their choice from The Present Tree, which will be gift-wrapped and delivered to their chosen address, ready to be planted in the garden.The Present Tree sells a range of small trees as gifts. All of their trees are grown organically, and nurtured by hand in The Present Tree’s gardens in Northern Ireland. When you place ...
Win a limited edition Emma Bridgewater vase plus a bundle of Unwins Sweet Pea seeds
With the arrival of spring just around the corner, lots of us are starting to think about planting seeds and looking forward to beautiful blooms in a few months’ time. This fab giveaway courtesy of the lovely people at Unwins is just perfect for helping you out with that! I’m giving away two prize bundles, each containing a limited edition Emma Bridgewater Sweet Pea vase and five packs of Unwins sweet pea seeds. Such a lovely prize, it would ...
Giveaway: dotcomgiftshop Paloma ceramics bundle
Welcome to a fab new giveaway courtesy of the lovely people at dotcomgiftshop. I’ve got a bundle of beautiful ceramics from their new Paloma range to give away to one lucky winnner. I love dotcomgiftshop, their site its just brilliant for home accessories and gift ideas - and with Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s a great place to find the perfect present. There’s even a whole section dedicated to Mother’s Day, which makes it really ...
Exploring the Beefayre range + win a luxury pamper gift box
Are you in a bit of a January slump? With cold weather, dark evenings, healthy resolutions and Christmas bills, it’s no wonder we all struggle to stay cheerful at this time of year! I think a bit of pampering can work wonders on your mood though, and I’ve teamed up with the lovely people at Beefayre to bring you a giveaway that’s a real no-guilt treat. Two lucky winners will receive a gorgeous Bee Calm Luxury Pamper Gift Set worth £35, which ...